Role of Lung Ultrasound in Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in Postoperative Neurosurgical ICU Patients

Role of Lung Ultrasound in Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation in Postoperative Neurosurgical ICU Patients :Prospective , Randomized Double-blinded Study

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the role of lung ultrasound in weaning from mechanical ventilation in neurosurgical ICU patients compared to the ordinary tools as chest X-ray , ABG, rapid shallow breathing index, ventilator parameters.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mechanically ventilated patients
• ASAI ,ASAII, ASAIII

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients or gurdians refuse
• Patients with pneumthorax
• Patients with pleural effusion
• Patients with surgical emphysema
• Glasco coma score more than 8
• Patients on high inotropic support
• patients with diaphragmatic paralysis